BB to release new notes from August 13

Bangladesh Bank (BB) will release new currency notes for Taka 10, 20, 50 and Taka 100 in the market from August 13 ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

A press release issued by the central bank said, the new notes will be distributed from all branches of Bangladesh Bank and some selected branches of public and private commercial banks until August 20.

The distribution will remain closed in the weekends and government holidays. The release said a person will be allowed to collect notes once only.